Airport code

LOU Airport Code, Bowman Field

LOU is the IATA airport code for Bowman Field, a regional airport serving Louisville, United States. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, KLOU.

City
Louisville
Continent
North America
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
38.228, -85.6637
Elevation
546 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
No

What airport is LOU?

LOU is the IATA airport code for Bowman Field, in Louisville, United States. The same airport has the ICAO code KLOU.

Its ICAO code KLOU begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Bowman Field (LOU) at a glance
IATA airport codeLOU
ICAO airport codeKLOU
AirportBowman Field
CityLouisville
CountryUnited States
Runways2

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Where is LOU airport located?

Bowman Field (LOU) is in Louisville, United States, at coordinates 38.228, -85.6637.

It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 38.23° N, 85.66° W. The runways sit at 546 ft (166 m) elevation.

Runways at LOU

It has 2 runways. The longest is 4,358 ft (1.33 km), designated 06/24.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Bowman Field?

The IATA code for Bowman Field in Louisville is LOU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Louisville?

The 3-letter IATA code for Bowman Field in Louisville is LOU.

What is the ICAO code for Bowman Field?

The ICAO code for Bowman Field is KLOU. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LOU.

What is the difference between LOU and KLOU?

LOU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KLOU is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bowman Field.

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